A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1804273 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1804697 epoch_slot_no: 11897 block_no: 1804188 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4170 time: 2018-11-15 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d247bacefe74c283eaa2ebe7ceeaae85ca915cf4d2976ea79ddb701a1642320Block Operator
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